There are so many different types of wedding planning books, files and guides available on the market today. They vary from small directories of local industry suppliers to all-inclusive step-by-step guides that take you through every step of the exciting planning process. But, with so many expenses associated with the planning and execution of a [...]
Contrary to popular belief, there are different types of wedding planning services available to brides-to-be. Some are more extensive than others, but all are designed to make the wedding process easier and to create your perfect day. Some brides want to hand the process over to the professionals completely, while others want to be very [...]
Posted: September 14, 2011 by The Celebration Team
Just minutes after the ring and the finger have encountered one another, couples frequently calm their excitement for just a moment and think “what now?” We have compiled a step-by-step guide to being engaged, giving you, as the excited betrothed no room for unnecessary stress or confusion. Step 1 Get the most out of being [...]
The short answer is “yes”. The fact is that everybody could do with some helpful advice and communication tips before diving into the most important decision of their lives. Some may need this more than others, but no one will ever lose out from accepting counsel from a therapist, religious leader or a marriage veteran. [...]
Weddings cost modern couples tens and even hundreds of thousands of Rands. Although this is one of the biggest and most memorable days you will ever experience, a formal, reasonable budget is not negotiable. Of course, sticking to the budget is even more important. This can be tough, especially for the excited bride who is [...]
The time before your wedding is, no doubt, an exciting, fun-filled time of celebration. Your friends and family will share in this jubilant feeling, spoiling you with their help, gifts and parties. However, some bridal couples may be concerned that their guests will be exhausted by all the pre-wedding celebrations that the wedding itself does [...]
Sorting out the seating arrangements for your wedding reception can be a very stressful and tedious task. Sensitivity is required in the case of shy guests, or mutual friends or family members that do not get along with one another. Still, it is of utmost importance that you make the effort to make your guests [...]
There are a few secrets to a successful wedding. Organisation is one of these. Knowing when what is happening gives you, as the bridal couple, peace of mind and makes guests feel informed and comfortable. Here is a suggested outline for the order of events on the big day (this is for a wedding scheduled [...]
The Master of Ceremonies at your wedding plays a very important role in the overall feel and organisation of your reception. He (because MC’s are usually men, we will refer to them as ‘he’ for the purposes of this article) is responsible for letting guests know what is happening when and for introducing the speakers [...]
Many modern consumers find the very idea of negotiating a price awkward and somewhat harrowing. However, when it comes to sourcing quotes for your wedding, it is very easy to fall into the trap of accepting prices that may not be realistic or fair, simply because we do not know better or feel uncomfortable with [...]
There are so many different types of wedding planning books, files and guides available on the market today. They vary from small directories of local industry suppliers to all-inclusive step-by-step guides that take you through every step of the exciting planning process. But, with so many expenses associated with the planning and execution of a [...]
Contrary to popular belief, there are different types of wedding planning services available to brides-to-be. Some are more extensive than others, but all are designed to make the wedding process easier and to create your perfect day. Some brides want to hand the process over to the professionals completely, while others want to be very [...]
Just minutes after the ring and the finger have encountered one another, couples frequently calm their excitement for just a moment and think “what now?” We have compiled a step-by-step guide to being engaged, giving you, as the excited betrothed no room for unnecessary stress or confusion. Step 1 Get the most out of being [...]
The short answer is “yes”. The fact is that everybody could do with some helpful advice and communication tips before diving into the most important decision of their lives. Some may need this more than others, but no one will ever lose out from accepting counsel from a therapist, religious leader or a marriage veteran. [...]
Weddings cost modern couples tens and even hundreds of thousands of Rands. Although this is one of the biggest and most memorable days you will ever experience, a formal, reasonable budget is not negotiable. Of course, sticking to the budget is even more important. This can be tough, especially for the excited bride who is [...]
The time before your wedding is, no doubt, an exciting, fun-filled time of celebration. Your friends and family will share in this jubilant feeling, spoiling you with their help, gifts and parties. However, some bridal couples may be concerned that their guests will be exhausted by all the pre-wedding celebrations that the wedding itself does [...]
Sorting out the seating arrangements for your wedding reception can be a very stressful and tedious task. Sensitivity is required in the case of shy guests, or mutual friends or family members that do not get along with one another. Still, it is of utmost importance that you make the effort to make your guests [...]
There are a few secrets to a successful wedding. Organisation is one of these. Knowing when what is happening gives you, as the bridal couple, peace of mind and makes guests feel informed and comfortable. Here is a suggested outline for the order of events on the big day (this is for a wedding scheduled [...]
The Master of Ceremonies at your wedding plays a very important role in the overall feel and organisation of your reception. He (because MC’s are usually men, we will refer to them as ‘he’ for the purposes of this article) is responsible for letting guests know what is happening when and for introducing the speakers [...]
Many modern consumers find the very idea of negotiating a price awkward and somewhat harrowing. However, when it comes to sourcing quotes for your wedding, it is very easy to fall into the trap of accepting prices that may not be realistic or fair, simply because we do not know better or feel uncomfortable with [...]
